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Rhetoric is the art of using language effectively in order to persuade. In Julius Caesar Brutus and Antony have different purposes for gaining the audience’s favor when they deliver their speeches. Brutus wants to rationalize his actions while Antony desires that the audience condemn the conspirators. Both men attempt to gain the audience’s favor by the use of ethos, pathos, and logos. What is Rhetoric Anyway?
Ethos He is an honorable man The writer or speaker appeals to his/her own credibility and character as a reasonable, reliable, and good person.
Pathos Evokes audience’s EMOTIONS through hidden meanings, sarcasm, irony, hyperbole, contrast, and repetition.
LOGOS Appeals to audience’s LOGIC & REASONING By constructing a logical, Well-reasoned Argument and message; May include the use of a concession or counterargument.